Paracetamol (Acetaminophen USP) from China
Paracetamol is a chemically defined organic compound classified as an oxygen-function amino-compound due to its phenol and amide groups, specifically under amino-phenols and their derivatives. It is imported as a bulk pharmaceutical drug for use in pain relief medications. This HTS code applies to its pure form as a drug substance meeting chapter 29 requirements for separate organic compounds.
Duty Rate — China → United States
31.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.03.030%Articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa)(ii) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Provide FDA Drug Master File and Certificate of Analysis for purity; ensure DMF registration for active pharmaceutical ingredients
• Avoid misclassification as finished dosage forms; declare exact CAS number (103-90-2)